Somerset Phoenix Project

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Somerset Phoenix is a small service provided by Barnardo's and Somerset & Avon Rape and Sexual Abuse Support (SARSAS). Providing support, training, consultation, and signposting to professionals supporting children, young people and families affected by child sexual abuse (CSA). We are a small team covering the whole of Somerset. We are not a referral service or a crisis service. If you need crisis intervention, refer to the useful links page.

For professionals

Information on training courses, professional consultation and guides for supporting children affected by sexual abuse

For parents & carers

Support for safe carers; peer support groups, information guids, tips for managing behaviour associated with the abuse

For children & young people

Support and information centered on you, what you need now and in the future

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Latest News

03 Oct 2018

Accessing the service

Starting from the 1st Oct 2018 the way that professionals access the service is changing. In addition to the request for support form we need to ...

22 Aug 2018

The legacy of child abuse

The Guardian has written an interesting article all about the legacy of child sexual abuse – and how to survive it. Have a read by followin...

04 Jul 2018

New Beginnings for parents and carers

Our first group of parents/carers have completed our New Beginnings, peer support group. Read what they have to say about it. ‘The advic...

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